# Karjol Says Karnataka Footpath Drive Has Hit 2.5 Lakh Families

2026-08-06T15:46:50+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk

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BJP MP Govind Karjol has criticised the Karnataka government’s footpath clearance drive, saying it has affected 2.5 lakh families. Deccan Herald reports that Karjol also said the government had promised alternative spaces for vendors to continue their businesses. According to the report, those replacement spaces have not been provided so far. The account does not give details of the affected locations, the number of vendors removed, or the government’s response to Karjol’s criticism.

## Coverage

- deccanherald.com <https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bjp-mp-govind-karjol-criticises-karnataka-govt-over-footpath-clearance-drive-says-25-lakh-families-hit-4101907>

Tags: footpath clearance, Govind Karjol, Karnataka, street vendors
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